Founded in 1804, Ohio University Southern is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Ironton (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ohio. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Ohio University Southern (OUS) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Ohio University Southern (OUS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 218 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. OUS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.